Degree Completion Requirements – Doctoral Students

Certain requirements must be satisfied if you are to graduate on schedule. In order
to serve the many students applying for graduation each semester, the College of Graduate
Studies must strictly enforce all necessary deadlines. It is the student's responsibility
to ensure all requirements are fulfilled. Check with your advisor to ensure all department
and college degree requirements have been met. If you have any questions about the
requirements detailed below, please contact the College of Graduate Studies.

Complete the online Application for Graduation prior to the filing deadline for the semester in which you plan to graduate, whether
a formal ceremony is held or not. This application should be submitted to the College
of Graduate Studies.

Registered for a minimum of one graduate credit hour in the semester you apply to
graduate. Please note: Completion of an Incomplete or in Progress grade will not fulfill
the registration requirement. If your graduation is postponed for any reason, it will
be necessary to register for a minimum of one graduate credit hour during the semester
you re-apply for graduation.

Official undergraduate transcripts must be on file in the College of Graduate Studies.
Masters transcripts on file if appropriate. If the degree was earned at The University
of Toledo, all items will be on file. International students must also provide their
diploma. Transcripts and diplomas must be provided in both English and the native
language.

Approved Plan of Study must be on file with the College of Graduate Studies. Courses on your Plan of Study
must appear on your transcript and have grades of ‘C’ or higher. Any changes to your
approved Plan of Study must be filed with the College of Graduate Studies either by
completion of a Course Substitution form or a revised Plan of Study. All coursework
must fall within the seven year time limitation to complete the doctoral degree. Any coursework that exceeds this time limit will
require revalidation.